The Doctrine of Christ
The articles linked on this page are about the person of Christ and the work of Christ. Jesus is the second person of the Trinity; fully God and fully man. And Jesus’ death on the cross has made the redemption of humanity possible. The first two posts on this page are a part of a systematic theology class I taught. In addition, I have written a brief summary of my beliefs concerning Jesus.
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The Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ - April 12, 2018
The nature of Jesus . . . He is the second person of the Trinity. And he is both fully God and fully man, perfectly united into one person.
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The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ - April 29, 2018
The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus' atonement for us is essential for our salvation.
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The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11 - July 30, 2012
This early hymn is one of exaltation for Jesus, one who was fully God, who became fully man, and who died as a sacrifice for our sin.
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Arminianism: Atonement for All - August 25, 2017
The atoning sacrifice of Jesus was made for the sins of the whole world. But that atonement is only effective to those who believe.
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God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception - March 15, 2019
And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who…
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The Radiance of God’s Glory – Hebrews 1:3 - March 29, 2019
The Son, Jesus, is the radiance of God's glory; of all that God is. Jesus told Philip that when we see the Son, we see God the Father.
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Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul in the Garden - September 27, 2019
Dark night of the soul. A time of despair. How do you face it when it comes to you. Jesus faced it by turning to God, and found strength to continue.
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What Did Jesus Know While On Earth in a Human Body - November 22, 2019
Jesus was fully God and fully human. And in his humanity, he was like us. He grew tired, hungry, and thirsty. And he lacked all knowledge.
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What Does it Mean to Be In Christ? - January 3, 2020
Repeatedly the New Testament talks about us being in Christ. When I am in him, I am saved. When I am not in him, I am lost.
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Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Foolishness of the Cross - February 21, 2020
Jesus was crucified as a ransom and penalty for our sin. But God also chose to use the foolishness of the cross to save those who believe.
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Jesus’ Fulfillment of Prophecy in Matthew - June 5, 2020
One of the significant aspects of Matthew's gospel of Jesus is his concern to show Jesus' fulfillment of prophecy made about him in the Old Testament.
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Jesus As the Fulfillment of the Law and Prophets - January 1, 2021
Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. But what did he mean? That he fulfilled some prophecy? Or something much more?
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The Empty Tomb and Its Importance to Christianity - January 8, 2021
Central to the Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus. But how significant is the empty tomb? What value is there in it?
